Holly green (No.14 C 39) by BS 4800 is a deep muted green. Hex: #425E4F. RGB: 66, 94, 79. The nearest paint match is Lick Green 20 (ΔE 2.8, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £15.60 per litre. Other close matches include Johnstone's Dark Green (ΔE 2.8) and Coat Ditch the Tie (ΔE 3.7).
Nearest paint matches
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green 20 (No.green-20) | Lick | 2.8 | Near-identical | £15.60 | £3.12 |
| Dark Green | Johnstone's | 2.8 | Near-identical | £6.14 | £1.02 |
| Ditch the Tie | Coat | 3.7 | Very close | £22.40 | £4.48 |
| Hobby Wood | Earthborn | 3.7 | Very close | £24.00 | £4.80 |
| Still Searching | Johnstone's | 3.7 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Beverly | Farrow & Ball | 4.2 | Very close | £25.60 | £3.94 |
| Christmas Ivy | Johnstone's | 4.3 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Obligation | Johnstone's | 4.4 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Forest (No.BH.16) | Mylands | 4.4 | Very close | £27.20 | £3.63 |
Green 20
Lick
Near-identical
ΔE 2.8
£15.60/L
£3.12/m2
Dark Green
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.8
£6.14/L
£1.02/m2
Ditch the Tie
Coat
Very close
ΔE 3.7
£22.40/L
£4.48/m2
Hobby Wood
Earthborn
Very close
ΔE 3.7
£24.00/L
£4.80/m2
Still Searching
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.7
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Beverly
Farrow & Ball
Very close
ΔE 4.2
£25.60/L
£3.94/m2
Christmas Ivy
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.3
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Obligation
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.4
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Forest
Mylands
Very close
ΔE 4.4
£27.20/L
£3.63/m2
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